annex
v, to add to, attach to incorporate.
n, an attachment or addition
cleave
v, to cut or split open, to cling to
cordial
adj, in a friendly manner, hearty, cheery.
n, a liqueur
cornerstone
n, the starting point of a building, a fundamental principle or element
debacle
n, an overwhelming defeat, rout; a complete collapse or failure
devitalize
v, to make weak or lifeless
embroil
v, to involve in a conflict or difficulty. to throw into confusion
exonerate
v, to clear from a charge or accusation
glib
adj, ready and fluent in speech, thoughtless, insincere
haphazard
adj, by chance, not planned, lacking order
improvise
v, to compose or perform without preparation; to construct from available materials
incite
v, to rouse, stir up, urge on
influx
n, a coming in, inflow
pallor
n, an extreme or unnatural paleness
pedigree
n, a list of ancestors, family tree; the history or origins of something
precipitous
adj, very steep
profuse
adj, very abundant; given or flowing freely
reconcile
v, to restore to friendship; to settle; to resign oneself
shackle
v, to put into chains.
n, a chain, fetter
threadbare
adj, shabby, old and worn